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About this blog: I've been attracted to food for good and bad reasons for many years. From eating disorder to east coast culinary school, food has been my passion, profession & nemesis. I've been a sugar addict, a 17-year vegetarian, a food and en... (More)
About this blog: I've been attracted to food for good and bad reasons for many years. From eating disorder to east coast culinary school, food has been my passion, profession & nemesis. I've been a sugar addict, a 17-year vegetarian, a food and environment pioneer, macrobiotic, Master Cleanser, ayurvedic, and officially-designated health-nut or party-girl (depending on the year). Professionally, I've worn many industry hats including: line cook, corporate chef, Food Coach, caterer, product developer, restaurant reviewer, culinary school teacher, corporate wellness educator, food co-op clerk, author, and even Cirque-du-Soleil lead popcorn concessioner! For years I managed an outdoor kitchen, deep in the bear-infested woods of Tahoe, and also for hospitals (the most unhealthy kitchen I ever worked in?), Singapore high-rises, mule-pack trips, Canadian catholic rectories, and more events than I could ever recall. Yet I still keep discovering. Actually, I adapt everyday by new lessons learned from teachers, customers and students. However there is one food truth I now hold sacrosanct: Eaters are motivated by pleasure. So no matter what we discuss here - recipes or restaurants, food politics or pairings, local events, food as art, or even as God, I will always come from a high-vibe, party perspective. Oh I do still long to change the world with great tasting food, but know in my heart, "If it ain't fun, it don't get done!" So - wanna come to the Food Party? By the way - it's a potluck. (Hide)
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U-Pick at Webb Ranch
Jun 15, 2018 4:21 pm
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Just a quick shout out for the u-pick Food Party! happening once again at Webb Ranch, Portola Valley's family farm since 1922.
Have you ever been?
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Jun 15, 2018 4:21 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 1,877
Just a quick shout out for the u-pick Food Party! happening once again at Webb Ranch, Portola Valley's family farm since 1922.
Have you ever been?
... More
Farm Bill Café - Part 2
Jun 10, 2018 12:23 pm
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Last month we started the Farm Bill Café, reading Dan Imhoff’s ==I Food Fight... More
Jun 10, 2018 12:23 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 1,445
Last month we started the Farm Bill Café, reading Dan Imhoff’s ==I Food Fight... More
Refill Don’t Landfill
May 31, 2018 6:05 pm
Comments: 10 | Views: 1,595
Boy o boy, Palo Alto is having fun, AND getting it done these days. Toot toot to yout. Last week it was the Last Straw campaign, and their Food Party! continues... More
May 31, 2018 6:05 pm
Comments: 10 | Views: 1,595
Boy o boy, Palo Alto is having fun, AND getting it done these days. Toot toot to yout. Last week it was the Last Straw campaign, and their Food Party! continues... More
The Last Straw
May 19, 2018 6:09 pm
Comments: 6 | Views: 8,639
500 million single-use straws are used every day in the United States.
Yes. 500. Million. Each. Day.
You’ve seen social media coverage about Plastic... More
May 19, 2018 6:09 pm
Comments: 6 | Views: 8,639
500 million single-use straws are used every day in the United States.
Yes. 500. Million. Each. Day.
You’ve seen social media coverage about Plastic... More
It’s All Gone Sour (snack recipe)
May 13, 2018 12:27 pm
Comments: 5 | Views: 7,381
Anyone check out the John Legend Easter remake of the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar? Boy did that bring back memories of a childhood soundtrack, and I still... More
May 13, 2018 12:27 pm
Comments: 5 | Views: 7,381
Anyone check out the John Legend Easter remake of the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar? Boy did that bring back memories of a childhood soundtrack, and I still... More
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